Muscles & Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is an agonist?
A
The muscle contracting in an antagonistic pair.
2
Q
What is an antagonist?
A
The muscle relaxing in an antagonistic pair.
3
Q
What is an antagonistic pair?
A
A pair of muscles where if one contracts the other relaxes.
4
Q
What happens in muscle contraction in terms of length?
A
It gets shorter. (and bigger)
5
Q
What happens in muscle relaxation in terms of length?
A
It gets longer. (and thinner)
